Word

sustain, v.
(sustained, sustaining, sustains)
freq. cnt. 17

lengthen or extend in duration or space
<verb.stative> freq. cnt.: 13 freq. cnt.: 8 freq. cnt.: 5

keep up prolong sustain

sample sentences

"We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible"
"prolong the treatment of the patient"
"keep up the good work"

verb frames

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lexical pointers

derivationally related form

sustainable sustenance sustainer

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prolongation prolongation

semantic pointers

hyponym

keep, retain, continue, keep on

hypernym

continue, preserve, uphold, carry on, bear on

undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
<verb.body> freq. cnt.: 25 freq. cnt.: 17 freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 3

get have suffer sustain

sample sentences

"She suffered a fracture in the accident"
"He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars"
"She got a bruise on her leg"
"He got his arm broken in the scuffle"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something

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lexical pointers

derivationally related form

sufferer

semantic pointers

hyponym

collapse, break down cramp crack up, crack, crock up, break up, collapse

verb group

have

hypernym

have, get, receive, experience

supply with necessities and support
<verb.consumption> freq. cnt.: 18 freq. cnt.: 13 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2

keep maintain sustain

sample sentences

"She alone sustained her family"
"The money will sustain our good cause"
"There's little to earn and many to keep"

verb frames

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lexical pointers

derivationally related form

maintenance maintenance

lexical pointers

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keep

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sustenance

semantic pointers

hypernym

have, hold, have got

hyponym

patronage reseed carry

provide with nourishment
<verb.consumption> freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 2

nourish nurture sustain

sample sentences

"We sustained ourselves on bread and water"
"This kind of food is not nourishing for young children"

verb frames

Somebody ----s somebody
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lexical pointers

derivationally related form

nutrient nourishment

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sustainable sustainment sustenance

lexical pointers

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nurturance

semantic pointers

hypernym

provide, cater, supply, ply

hyponym

carry

admit as valid
<verb.communication> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

sustain

sample sentences

"The court sustained the motion"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

sustainable

semantic pointers

hypernym

admit, acknowledge

be the physical support of; carry the weight of
<verb.contact> freq. cnt.: 28 freq. cnt.: 14 freq. cnt.: 9 freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 1

hold hold up support sustain

sample sentences

"The beam holds up the roof"
"He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam"
"What's holding that mirror?"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
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lexical pointers

derivationally related form

supporting support supporter support support

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holder

semantic pointers

hyponym

scaffold block carry chock buoy, buoy up pole bracket underpin prop up, shore up, prop, shore truss brace

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
<verb.cognition> freq. cnt.: 38 freq. cnt.: 18 freq. cnt.: 9 freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2

affirm confirm corroborate substantiate support sustain